Quick Start for Venue Managers
Set up your venue and start booking amazing talent in minutes. This guide covers everything from creating your venue profile to confirming your first booking.
Step 1: Sign Up
- Go to rezzy.one
- Click the "Sign Up" tab
- Enter your email and create a password
- Click "Sign Up" to create your account
- Check your email for a verification link (if required)
Step 2: Complete Onboarding
After signing up, you'll go through our onboarding process:
Choose Your Path
You'll see three options:
- I'm a performer - For artists looking for gigs
- I'm a venue manager - Select this to manage venues
- I'm both - If you perform AND manage venues
Select "I'm a venue manager" to continue.
Set Up Your Profile
- Enter your full name
- Choose your notification preferences
- Complete the onboarding process
Step 3: Create Your Venue
Once onboarding is complete, you'll need to create your venue:
Add Venue Details
- Click "Create New Venue" from your dashboard
- Fill in the venue information:
- Venue Name: Your establishment's name
- Address: Full address including postcode
- Capacity: Maximum number of guests
- Description: What makes your venue special
- Amenities: Sound system, lighting, bar, etc.
Configure Settings
- Set your venue type (nightclub, pub, event space, etc.)
- Add photos of your space
- Specify typical event types you host
Step 4: Add Team Members
If you work with other managers:
- Go to "Venue Settings"
- Click "Add Manager"
- Enter their email address
- They'll receive an invitation to join your venue team
Step 5: Create Your First Event
Event Creation
- Click "Create Event" from your venue dashboard
- Fill in the event details:
- Event Name: Be descriptive (e.g., "Saturday Night House & Techno")
- Date & Time: When the event starts and ends
- Description: What kind of acts you're looking for
- Requirements: Any specific needs or preferences
Save and Publish
- Review your event details
- Click "Create Event" to go live
- Your event is now visible to performers
Step 6: Find and Book Performers
Search for Talent
- Click "Browse Artists" from your dashboard
- Filter by:
- Genre/style
- Performer type (DJ, band, comedian, etc.)
- Availability
- Click on profiles to view full details
Send Invitations
- Find a performer you like
- Click "Invite to Event"
- Select which event you're inviting them to
- Send the invitation
- Wait for their response
Review Applications
Performers can also apply to your events:
- Check your event page for applications
- Review each performer's profile
- Click "Accept" or "Decline"
- Accepted performers are added to your lineup
Step 7: Manage Your Events
Event Dashboard
- View all upcoming events
- See confirmed performers
- Track pending invitations
- Monitor applications
Lineup Management
- Rearrange performance times
- Add or remove performers
- Update event details as needed
Pro Tips
- Complete Venue Profile: Artists want to know about your space
- Use High-Quality Photos: Show off your venue's best features
- Be Specific: Clear event descriptions attract the right performers
- Respond Quickly: Fast responses lead to better bookings
- Build Relationships: Great performers become regulars
Managing Multiple Venues
If you manage several venues:
- Create each venue separately
- Switch between venues from your dashboard
- Add different managers to each venue
- Keep events organised by venue
What's Next?
Explore these advanced features:
Need assistance? Our venue support team is active on Discord!